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The Best Comfort Food in Philly
Jones is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

1. Jones

700 Chestnut St (at S 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Southern Food Restaurant · Center City East · 150 tips and reviews

KellyKelly: Grilled cheese and tomato soup is the way to go, especially on a cold day :)

Bud & Marilyn's is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

2. Bud & Marilyn's

9.0
1234 Locust St (at S 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Comfort Food Restaurant · Washington Square West · 43 tips and reviews

Emily H.Emily H: The cheese curds are great, but the Nashville Hot Buns are really where it's at. Make sure you order these too (why just pick one?)

Little Nonna's is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

3. Little Nonna's

8.9
1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 55 tips and reviews

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Amazing Italian comfort food, meatballs and arancini are always good, and if you're in the mood for a food coma, try the Sunday gravy.

The Victor Cafe is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

4. The Victor Cafe

8.7
1303 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 26 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Don’t miss the crespelle capriccio—­smooth, rich crabmeat in a béchamel sauce, rolled into crisp prosciutto.

Bridget Foy's is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

5. Bridget Foy's

200 South St (at 2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 69 tips and reviews

AYHJAAYHJA: #Hercules on the late night! Grab the honey glazed fried chicken, greens and bacon cheddar biscuit. Wash it down with the Pumpkin Ale. $13 meal!

Honey's Sit 'n Eat is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

6. Honey's Sit 'n Eat

8.9
800 N 4th St (at Brown St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 161 tips and reviews

Richard R.Richard Revilla: Cash only and very rustic inside. Great breakfast with simple recipes and some southern flair. Grits, Hot Chicken. Check the board for special.

Sakura Mandarin is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

7. Sakura Mandarin

1038 Race St (11th Street), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 30 tips and reviews

Elizabeth A.Elizabeth August: Scallion pancakes and soup dumplings. Do it.

Little Pete's is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

8. Little Pete's

7.3
2418 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Fairmount - Art Museum · 35 tips and reviews

Joe C.Joe C: I was skiddish of this place at first, but I wish I hadn't been. Little Pete's is one of my favorite places in the neighborhood. The gyros and moussaka are great staples as well as pancakes

Cafe Lift is one of The Best Comfort Food in Philly.

9. Cafe Lift

8.8
428 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · North Philadelphia · 92 tips and reviews

Liz L.Liz Langer: Homemade hot sauce is perfectly tangy with a pleasant kick. Service was great. Calamari, garbanzo bean and red sauce egg bake special was unique and scrumptious on so many levels.